Dale M. Beaty
Director, Training and
Leadership Development
608.828.5714
dbeaty.fbcenter@wfbf.com


 

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's Young Farmer and Agriculturist Program is for active agriculturists between the ages of 18 and 35 who are involved in production, ag business, and many other areas of agriculture.The Young Farmer and Agriculturist Program provides leadership and skills development opportunities, along with the chance for young farmers to meet and network with other young farmers.

Leadership Opportunities
Young (18-35) Farm Bureau members have the opportunity to serve in various Farm Bureau leadership capacities. By being involved in Farm Bureau, young farmers stay informed of the issue facing agriculture, how Farm Bureau is involved in representing producers. These leadership opportunities include:

  • County Farm Bureau board of directors
  • County Farm Bureau presidents
  • County Farm Bureau local affairs coordinator
  • County Ag in the Classroom coordinator
  • State Farm Bureau issue advisory committees
  • State Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee
  • State Farm Bureau Board of Directors

Young Farmer and Agriculturist Leadership Competitions
Young farmers can compete in the discussion meet and achievement awards to improve their leadership qualities, be recognized for their abilities, and get valuable rewards.

2010 YFA Achievement Award Short Form Application
2010 YFA Excellence in Agriculture Application
2010 YFA District Discussion Meet Manual and Application

Young Farmer and Agriculturist Conference
The getaway conference is an opportunity for young farmers to spend the weekend away from the farm and socialize and gain information to benefit their farms and families. More than 100 young farmers attend the conference.


2008 Young Farmers and Agriculturist Discussion Meet finals at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells


2009 Young Farmers and Agriculturist District 6 bowling party


Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee

Please contact your committee representative to learn more about the Farm Bureau Young Farmer Programs, and how to be more active in Farm Bureau.

District 1
Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha
District 2
Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Rock,
Sauk
Rick Roden - Chair
6171 Congress Drive
West Bend, WI 53095
262-689-1038

rroden711@hotmail.com

Maria McGinnis
2440 Lennon Street
Portage, WI 53901
715-222-4053
mmcginnis@uwalumni.com

  
District 3
Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland, Vernon
District 4
Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Trempealeau

Katie Reichling
14309 County Road G
Darlington, WI 53530
Telephone: (608) 482-3200
katies_ladies@yahoo.com

Thomas and Elizabeth Jostad
N4164 County Road M
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-4971
eak002@aol.com

  
District 5
Adams, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Juneau, Marquette, Waushara, Winnabago
District 6
Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan
Dave and Betsy Doolittle-Chair elect
W335 State Road 21
Berlin, WI 54923
920-229-3436

ddoolittle@hughes.net
Andy and Jessica Schuh
N8793 Long Lake Road
Brillion, WI 54110
(920) 756-1907
moocow123@earthlink.net
  
District 7
Langlade, Oconto, Outagamie, Marinette, Shawano, Waupaca
District 8
Clark, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, Price Taylor, Wood

Rebecca and Adam Kuczer
N1948 Elm Grove Road
Pulaski, WI 54162

920-822-2772
abkuczer@netnet.net

Joshua and Ashleigh Calaway
6923 Jackson Road
Vesper, WI 54489
715-781-1220
lastchanceranch@gmail.com

  
District 9
Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix

 

 

Matt Schleusner
E4951 1370th Avenue
Ridgeland, WI 54763
715-949-1887
slice_vpffa@hotmail.com




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